CHERYL AND ASHLEY COLE TO RE-MARRY ???

Ashley Cole has declared his intention to marry Cheryl Cole again... just nine months after they divorced.

Their secret affair had started well before Cheryl made her ill-fated bid to crack America on The X Factor USA.

His announcement followed Cheryl's 28th birthday party on Friday night when the couple were seen kissing in front of friends and family – including the X Factor judge's still-disapproving mother.

And on Saturday night, Ashley was seen heading back to the newly-blonde singer's hotel to spend the night with her.

Last night, the Chelsea footballer, 30, told friends: 'I'm going to marry Cheryl again, it's what we both want.